Why H.264 is the most popular video compression standard

H.264 is an advanced video coding (AVC) compression standard developed jointly by the Video Coding Experts Group and the Moving Picture Experts Group. It was created to provide good video quality at lower bit rates. It's, by far, the most commonly used format for recording, compressing and distributing video content, used by 90 percent of video industry developers. In addition to video recording, it's also used on Blu-ray discs, streaming internet sources such as Netflix, Vimeo, YouTube and cable and satellite systems.

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Lessons from the field

10 video editing habits to give up

It's easy to get into a routine when video editing and as a result form some habits, and not necessarily good ones. Video editing is an art form with rules, or more realistically guidelines, that help define the difference between what's good and what's bad. Even though what is considered good or bad for video editing is subjective and somewhat arbitrary, there are some basic principles that can be followed to help make a video successful. When bad habits break the rules there's trouble to be found. Here are ten video editing habits to give up. Read more.

Creator Handbook: How to make more money from short-form and long-form videos on YouTube

As YouTube continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly possible for creators to monetize both short-form and long-form content. Whether you're interested in creating short-form content or diving into long-form videos, there's a way to use both to maximize your earnings. Read more.

Film sound design: Constructing narrative through sound

Smell-O-Vision and Odorama for the nose, Sensurround and the Tingler for touch – there have been many attempts to make more senses than sight available to movie theater audiences. None of them have been as readily accepted or accessible as sound. Even before "talkies," moving picture houses knew that the moviegoing experience would be greatly enhanced if the film had, at the very least, a musical accompaniment. Sound design is extremely important to the film industry. Let's take a look at why and how you can use it to construct your film's narrative. Read more.

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